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The University of Mississippi (UM) is proposing a sole source purchase for VALT 1E camera licenses from Intelligent Video Solutions (IVS). This purchase is necessary because the Department of Psychology requires a video observation solution that specifically meets HIPAA and FERPA requirements for protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII). VALT 1E is identified as the only solution that offers on-premise or institution-controlled hosting, granular access permissions, audit logs, and the ability to disable cameras or mute audio, all while integrating with the current infrastructure without significant customization or additional compliance validation. The estimated cost is $6,000 for a three-year term, which includes maintenance coverage for six licenses supporting six cameras. UM has a long-standing relationship with IVS, and the vendor was willing to negotiate to maintain this business relationship. Objections to this sole source purchase must be submitted by Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Interested parties must provide their contact information, company website (if applicable), specific objections to the sole source certification, and a statement regarding their capabilities related to this request. Responses can be delivered by hand, mail, overnight delivery, or email to ***@***. *. * with a CC to ***@***. *. *, referencing the sole source number. UM will not be responsible for delivery delays, and timely receipt is the responsibility of the interested party. If UM determines that the commodity can be provided by another source, the sole source certification will be withdrawn, and the procurement will proceed as a competitive bid. Otherwise, UM will proceed with the sole source purchase.
The deadline for comments regarding objections to the sole source certification is Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.
The three-year term includes maintenance coverage.
If UM determines that the commodity can be provided by another person or entity, then UM will withdraw the sole source certification and submit the procurement of the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process. If UM determines after review that there is only one source for the required purchase, then UM will follow applicable ITS procedures for making the purchase.
Interested parties must present specific objections to the sole source certification and a statement regarding their capabilities as related to this sole source certification request.
Comments will be accepted at any time prior to Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 am Central Time.
The amount to be expended for the commodity is $6,000.
